Dr M: Applying sanctions is against international law

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. – Reuters

BANGKOK (Bernama): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has criticised the move by a certain country to impose economic sanctions on another country, saying the move is against the law.

He said applying sanctions not only hurts the country involved but also negatively impacts other countries that trade with the country sanctioned.